In a show-stopping move that could easily have been a plot twist from one of her music videos, Taylor Swift has officially endorsed Kamala Harris for president. Right after the explosive Tuesday night presidential debate against Donald Trump, Swift took to Instagram, donning the title “Childless Cat Lady” in a sassy nod to Trump’s running mate JD Vance’s past remarks.
With a post that sent shockwaves through social media, the pop icon declared her support for Harris, stating, “I’m voting for @kamalaharris because she fights for the rights and causes I believe need a warrior to champion them.” Swift, known for her influence over millions of fans, added that she sees Harris as a “steady-handed, gifted leader” and is ready to vote for calm over chaos.
Accompanying her heartfelt message was a photo of Swift cozying up with her beloved cat, reminding fans that yes, even in the political arena, Swift never forgets her feline friends! The “Childless Cat Lady” jab was a witty response to Vance’s 2021 critique of prominent Democrats, whom he dubbed “a bunch of childless cat ladies” – a comment he later claimed was sarcastic, but Swift had the last laugh here.
In true Taylor style, she didn’t just stop at the endorsement. The songstress also praised Harris’s running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, for his long-standing advocacy on issues like LGBTQ+ rights, reproductive freedom, and more. Swift’s message of support couldn’t have come at a better time, as the internet had been buzzing with fake AI-generated images falsely showing her endorsing Trump. And Swift, being Swift, wasn’t about to let that slide.
“It really conjured up my fears around AI, and the dangers of spreading misinformation,” she admitted, reminding fans that truth matters, especially when it comes to politics. She added, “I need to be very transparent about my actual plans for this election as a voter,” setting the record straight for her 283 million Instagram followers.
And let’s not forget the fan reaction! The Swifties wasted no time in expressing their displeasure toward Trump’s embrace of the fake image, causing a social media firestorm. It’s not the first time Swift has taken a stand against Trump. Back in 2020, she threw her weight behind President Biden and Harris, and even took the former president to task over his handling of the George Floyd protests.
But will Swift’s latest political move turn the tide for Harris? While some experts believe her influence could drive voter registration, others, like academic Lauren Rosewarne, think Swift’s fanbase may already be aligned with Harris’s camp. Nevertheless, her post garnered a staggering 4.5 million likes in just three hours, proving once again that whatever Taylor does, people pay attention.
As Swift urged first-time voters to hit the polls, she made it clear that she’s done her homework. “I’ve done my research, and I’ve made my choice,” she wrote, leaving the mic drop moment for her fans to follow her lead—or do their own homework, Swift-style.
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